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Over 200 houses were destroyed on Monday, while three persons were injured following a rainstorm in the Miango District, Bassa Local Government of Plateau State.
The extent of the devastation was made known to the News Agency of Nigeria by the Publicity Secretary of the Miango Youth Development Association, Nuhu Nga.
While listing the affected structures to include residential houses, a clinic, schools, shops, and livestock pens, he said the rainstorm also uprooted economic trees and left many people without shelter.
According to him, the storm destroyed valuables such as documents, household products, and many other items.
The publicity secretary said, “Although no life was lost, three people were injured and have been taken to hospital for treatment.
“Currently, some affected persons have found refuge in neighbours’ houses.
“The damages caused by the rainstorm further put the Miango people, who have over the years suffered violent attacks and displacement of persons, in a more precarious situation.
“We call on the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the Local Government Council to come to assist the affected persons.
“We are also appealing to non-governmental organizations and well-meaning individuals to, as a matter of urgency, come to the aid of the affected persons as the rainy season intensifies.”
(NAN)
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